Ruthless queen is the 12th single by Dutch progressive/symphonic rock band Kayak, and the lead single of their 1978 album Phantom of the Night.
It was a hit single in the Netherlands and the most durable song from the band’s repertoire, peaking at #6 in the Top 40 and at #104 in Radio 2’s Top 2000...
With a quivering voice you spoke the word
Shadow came between us, sharp as a sword
Gone is my gladness and vanished my pride
Cause luck didn't stay on our side
Lapped in luxury I cried for the moon
But the game is up, it all ended too soon
Awakening came as a bell from the blue
At last rumours seem to be true
Oh, my ruthless queen
You are still the treasure of my dream
It's the twinkle in your eyes
That took me my surprise
Oh, my ruthless queen
I just can't accept our love has been
I bear you no malice - you'll show no remorse
Love is dead and gone - it was no endless source
Your sudden leave was the finishing stroke
Considering everything broke
Oh, my ruthless queen
You are still the treasure of my dream
It's the twinkle in your eyes
That took me my surprise
Oh my ruthless queen
I just can't accept our love has been
Please don't tell me you couldn't care less
While I feel like a ship in distress
Oh my ruthless queen
I just can't accept our love has been
I can't bear to see you go
But it's all part of the show you perform
Letting romance fade little by little
Our love was precious but too brittle
Oh, my ruthless queen
You are still the treasure of my dream
It's the twinkle in your eyes
That took me my surprise
Oh my ruthless queen
I just can't accept our love has been
Please don't tell me you couldn't care less
While I feel like a ship in distress
Oh, my ruthless queen
I just can't accept our love has been